Written Question·Treasury·UIN 81214

JD Wetherspoon: Bank Notes

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 16 October 2025

Question

Mr Angus MacDonald

Liberal DemocratInverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions her Department has had with J D Wetherspoon on their policy on accepting Scottish banknotes in their premises in England.

Answer

Lucy Rigby
There is no legal requirement for businesses to accept specific forms of payment. Each business decides which payment methods to accept based on factors including cost and customer needs and preferences. The Government has no plans to compel businesses to...

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